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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1967
Page
2
In Sacramento and across drought-prone California, record April rainfall dampens conditions for songbirds that feed on insects. Audubon Society experts note scarce meals for swallows, while rain benefits others like robins by boosting earthworms, as Frank Koslik of the State Fish and Game Department cites abundance of wriggling prey.
Monterey California Lt Gov Robert H Finch says Governor Reagan revised a plan to have the federal government pay California for state land to be included in a Redwoods National Park The latest proposal asks that state land be treated as equivalent to federal land due to Washington officials deeming the original donation cost too high Finch notes Northern California seacoast counties suffer from a thin tax base hampered by federal ownership and potential further acquisitions
The Department of Defense announced 88 Vietnam war deaths including Marine Pfc. Marc A. Brown of Long Beach and Army Pfc. Kenneth R. Rorick of Wilmington. Brown was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram L. Brown and resided at 3749 Albury Ave. Rorick was husband of Mrs. Frances Rorick of 263 W. 235th St. Wilmington.
Senate Leader Burns seeks a January 1969 report on the feasibility of charging tuition at the University of California and state colleges. The measure would fund a $250,000 study and push a report from the joint committee amid debate with Sen. Deukmejian over timing and scope. In Washington, a federal bill would criminalize obscene or harassing interstate calls, punishable by fines or up to six months’ imprisonment.
Emperor Haile Selassie addressed UCLA during Charter Day to an audience of over 4,000, receiving four standing ovations. He urged universal higher education and more American aid to developing African nations, praising California's educational system and receiving an honorary doctor of laws from Chancellor Franklin Murphy.
U S Senator Thomas Kuchel of California defended his Republicanism at a news conference and hinted at a 1968 fourth term bid. He formed Friends of Tom Kuchel to raise funds, led by Jack Warner. He said he would announce plans after Christmas and would run on his Senate record.
A prominent want ad tops readers by promising thrift convenience and rapid sales and purchases. The listing directs interested parties to dial HE 2 5959 for contact and details.
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